Where Coal Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coal Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64741, 64771, 64778. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coal Township
Cancer runs high in Coal Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Coal Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Coal Township’s likely range; Coal Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64741, 64771, 64778, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Coal Township adults…
Coal Township runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Coal Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Coal Township
No hospital or community health center in Coal Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Coal Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coal Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Coal Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Coal Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Coal Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Deerfield Township, Harrison Township and Richland Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coal Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coal Township
Why doesn’t Coal Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coal Township.
What hospital is closest to Coal Township?
Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Coal Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Coal Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Fort Scott in Fort Scott, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coal Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.